Home Care

A beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime is our ultimate goal when treating patients. Your personal home care plays an important role in achieving that goal. Your personal home care starts by eating balanced meals, reducing the number of snacks you eat, and correctly using the various dental aids that help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease.

Tooth brushing – Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.

Place the brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums and gently brush using a small, circular motion, ensuring that you always feel the bristles on the gums.

Brush the outer, inner, and biting surfaces of each tooth.

Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside of the front teeth.

Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.

Electric toothbrushes are also recommended. They are easy to use and can remove plaque efficiently. Simply place the bristles of the electric brush on your gums and teeth and allow the brush to do its job, several teeth at a time.

Flossing – Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.

Take 12-16 inches (30-40cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) of floss between the hands.

Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion.

Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gumline. Gently move the floss up and down, cleaning the side of each tooth.

Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.

Rinsing – It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush. If you are using an over-the-counter product for rinsing, it’s a good idea to consult with your dentist or dental hygienist on its appropriateness for you.

Use other dental aids as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist: Interdental brushes, rubber tip stimulators, tongue cleaners, irrigation devices, fluoride, medicated rinses, etc., can all play a role in good dental home care.

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Testimonials

Dr. Sivie is very personable and sweet. She listens to everything you have to say. All my appointments were pain free. The atmosphere at the office is amazing and I would absolutely recommend this office to anyone in Plano! Only downside is that it seems to be more expensive than most.

I have seen Dr. Williams for years. He has done numerous procedures on me and all have worked well. I have always had "bad" teeth and yet all of them are still in my mouth! I had been told every filling, about 15, had to be replaced. I went to Dr. Williams for another opinion and he explained that although some weren't going to last for many more years, there were really only a few that needed replacing right then. When an accident broke out my front 2 teeth, he worked with me to get me 10 top veneers. My teeth are gorgeous and 11 years later people still don't notice they are veneered. I have referred many people to the practice and I heartily recommend Dr. Williams.

About Hygienist: Over 20 years, I have had a lot of cleanings. The hygienist team is wonderful. Denise is my favorite because she is now a friend! Wonderful Christian environment, clean, funny, very nice!